Notes by Prof. Salviati: Compare three rings, each formed by three arch-shaped sections, from the Sam Myers collection and published in F. Salviati, Radiant Stones. Archaic Chinese Jades / Pierre Radieuses, Hong Kong 2000, nos.71-73. A ring carved in a similar type of jade and from the collection of R. H. Ellsworth (1929-2014), has been sold at Christie’s New York on 19 March 2015 (Sale 11420), Lot 560: http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot/a-white-jade-bi-disc-china-shang-western-5876617-details.aspx?from=salesummery&intObjectID=5876617&sid=99a72b8d-24b2-40a7-a133-4f2f8791a87e

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